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The Eye Opener, a Ryerson U student publication, interviews AVFMS about CAFE and free speech on campus

I was interviewed by Sierra Bien of Ryerson's independent student newspaper The Eye Opener concerning free speech on campus in context of the upcoming event sponsored by the Canadian Association for Equality, which will feature men's advocate and YouTube sensation Karen Straughan (aka GirlWritesWhat). Here is their article. I have [...]

02/06/2014|Free Speech, Rights & Protections|

Success: in wake of resistance, Ryerson U withdraws discriminatory “security fee” for men’s advocates on campus

According to an update from Barbara Kay, writing for the Canadian publication the National Post: Ryerson administration has confirmed that the university will be absorbing the cost of the additional security for the February 6 CAFÉ event. According to a staffer, Ryerson president Sheldon Levy felt the cost was a [...]

Fearing more criminal Feminist protests, Ryerson U fines organization sponsoring men’s issues speaker Karen Straughan $1600 “security fee.” My email to administrators.

I'm writing an email to Ryerson University administrators about this, and I invite you to join me in doing so. The contact info is below. First I'll give everyone a recap of what is/has been going on, and then present the email. Karen Straughan, aka the YouTube sensation GirlWritesWhat, is [...]

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